The Colorado Avalanche will face the Dallas Stars in this NHL Playoff matchup on Saturday at the American Airlines Center.

How to Watch Avalanche vs Stars:

• Date: Saturday, April 19, 2025
• Time: 8:30 PM ET
• Channel: TNT
• Stream: Sling (WATCH NOW)

This is the first game of a best-of-seven series between these Stanley Cup hopeful teams. The Avalanche enter the postseason with a 49-29-4 record, sneaking into the playoffs as the third team in the Central. The Stars finished with a 50-26-6 record, edging out Colorado for second in the division and home ice advantage in this series.

Nathan MacKinnon is the best player in this matchup. The 12-year NHL veteran finished with 116 points this season, his third consecutive 100-point campaign. Even though opposing defenses lock in on MacKinnon, he still finds a way to burn them. If he has a big game 1, the Avalanche can steal a game on the road.

Dallas spreads the puck around, with four different players scoring at least 28 goals this season. Matt Duchene led the way with 30 goals and 52 assists, but the Stars are dangerous across the board when it comes to their offensive attack. Jason Robertson and Wyatt Johnston are also threats to make a game-changing play at any moment.

This is a great NHL Playoff matchup that will not disappoint; make sure to tune in and catch all the action.

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